News
November 2021
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Cooperative development
A Vehicle of Entrepreneurship for Palestinian Local Economic Development
29 November 2021
The ILO, the Italian Agency for International Development (AICS) and the Cooperative Works Agency (CWA) launch the Cooperative Support Programme “Be the Impact” in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
October 2021
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© M. Crozet / ILO 2022
The Future of Work Podcast
Rural women don’t want charity, they want to feel empowered
15 October 2021
Every year, on 15 October, the world celebrates the International Day of Rural Women, recognizing the critical role played by women in rural areas. This year the International Day recognizes their contribution to enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty. Listen to our latest podcast.
October 2020
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© Annie Spratt 2022
International Day of Rural Women
Rural women: Key actors in poverty reduction and food security
15 October 2020
Despite playing a major role as farmers, wage earners and entrepreneurs, rural women face gender-based discrimination leading to unpaid work, as well as unequal access to education, healthcare, property, and financial services.
July 2018
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Vision Zero Fund
Myanmar ginger farmers trained on safer and healthier practices
06 July 2018
A group of 35 ginger famers and government officials from Myanmar’s Shan State received a week-long training to help reduce the health risks associated with their workplace and improve their agricultural practices.
January 2018
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World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2018
What to expect from the global jobs market in 2018
22 January 2018
The new report World Employment and Social Outlook - Trends 2018 examines the current state of the labour market, making global and regional projections of unemployment, vulnerable employment and working poverty.
November 2017
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Decent work
How decent work can transform cotton production
03 November 2017
South-South Project uses good practices in Brazil to promote decent work in cotton production in African and Latin American countries.
March 2016
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Our impact, their voice
Water and jobs for Tunisia
23 March 2016
In Kesra, Tunisia, an ILO programme to support the development of disadvantaged areas is stimulating local economic activity. Thanks to a new irrigation system built using a labour-intensive approach, water resources are better managed, the production of figs and other crops has increased, and new jobs have been created in the region. (Closed Captions available)
November 2014
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Local economic development
Olive festival supports Jordan host communities in face of refugee crisis
21 November 2014
As part of the ILO’s efforts to support communities in Jordan most affected by the Syrian refugee crisis, the 2014 Irbid Olive and Rural Produce Festival brought together local farmers and businesses to showcase products and explore avenues to develop the olive industry.
February 2014
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© François Xavier Marit / AFP 2022
Rural development
The need to invest in Africa’s rural transformation
12 February 2014
Boosting rural investment in Africa would create millions of badly needed jobs, as well as food security and resilience.
December 2011
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Questions and Answers
Questions and answers on food security
13 December 2011
Recent food price shocks threaten some 1 billion people with hunger. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence that climate change, along with rampant commodity speculation and lack of social protection are contributing to widespread food insecurity, resulting in hunger, poverty and even increased child labour. ILO On-line talked to Marva Corley-Coulibaly and Uma Rani Amara, senior economists at the ILO International Institute for Labour Studies about the growing concerns over food insecurity, and what urgent actions are needed to address the crisis.